Department of Microtechnology and Photonics
Enabling technologies at the micro and nano scale
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- faculty members
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- Programs
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- journal papers
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- books
Micro/nanotechnology and photonics are among the key enabling technologies of the twenty-first century, transforming the design of sensors, optical devices, electronics, communication systems, medical instruments and quantum technologies.
The Department of Microtechnology and Photonics educates specialists, develops strategic technologies and conducts fundamental and applied research on intelligent systems built on optical and micro-scale technologies, bridging electrical engineering, physics, materials science, electronics, optics, telecommunications and biomedical engineering.
Head of department
Dr. Javad Koohsorkhi
Associate Professor
Areas of activity
- 01Smart sensors and detectors
- 02Integrated photonics and optoelectronics
- 03Lasers, fibre and optical communications
- 04Micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)
- 05Nanophotonics and plasmonics
- 06Quantum technologies
- 07Light-based medical devices
- 08Microfluidics and rapid diagnostics
Programs
- Micro and Nano Electromechanical Systems EngineeringMSc
- Photonics Engineering – NanophotonicsMSc
- Electro-optics EngineeringMSc
- Photonics Engineering – BiophotonicsMSc
- Photonics EngineeringPhD
Department faculty
8 members
Department laboratories
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Characterization Laboratory
Characterisation of nanomaterials and MEMS devices
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Micro/Nano Fabrication Technologies Laboratory
Microfabrication, micro-welding and lab-on-a-chip
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Advanced Micro/Nano Device Fabrication Laboratory & Cleanroom
MEMS sensors, plasmonics and bio-microfluidics
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Nanobiophotonics Laboratory
Biosensors, optical devices and rapid diagnostic kits
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MEMS/NEMS Laboratory
Chemical and optical sensors, micro gas chromatography